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Avatar for Pacific Arboriculture
Pacific Arboriculture
4.8(
69
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+1 more

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pacific Arboriculture did a great job on my neighbors trees along with one of my trees today. Safe and fair priced work. Awesome job on clean up. Professional, courteous and quick responses with all employees from scheduling to quoting to days work. 100% recommend."
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Storm work

+218

Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Pacific Coast Stump Grinding General Contractors, LLC
Pacific Coast Stump Grinding General Contractors, LLC
4.8(
141
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I needed two stumps removed and this company came to my rescue. They grinned both stumps in less than 30 minutes (even got rid of the roots for me), cleaned the job site, and left. Neil was super professional and responsive and beat any other quote I had for the job. Highly recommend them for your tree service needs."
Response time40 mins
Response rate99%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Northwestern Tree Surgeons, Inc.
Northwestern Tree Surgeons, Inc.
4.4(
236
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The trees I wanted trimmed were done in a timely manner and the area was totally cleaned. There was a communications problem. The arborist was the only person on site that spoke English well. He explained what needed to be done to the foreman and left. From then on it was touch and go. Luckily, one of the young guys doing the work spoke some English. I had to watch what was being done, running from the front to the back of my yard. I was having two trees done at once. Sometimes I would catch a mistake being made, as to what I asked for, and sometimes I wouldn't. I finally was able to get a hold of the arborist and have him come back. In the end, the trees were trimmed, it wasn't a disaster, and I was somewhat satisfied with the work."
Stump Grinding
Stump Grinding
Stump Grinding
Stump Grinding
Stump Grinding

+19

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
90 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for From A to Zeke, LLC
From A to Zeke, LLC
5.0(
58
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Tree Removal

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Zeke and his crew did a wonderful job for us. They arrived on time, went straight to work without stopping, and made short work of seven VERY large 20-to-thirty-year-old scrub maples that they cut down and hauled away. I was impressed and fascinated to watch these fellows as they cut, dropped, collected, and removed my trees. They always watched out for each other, even as they cared for the bushes and trees I wanted to keep. Professionals in every sense of the word! I believe I received real value for the cost, and I would absolutely recommend them without hesitation. Thank you, Zeke!"
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Getting close to the end
Trunk
Removing trunk
Removing stump

+20

Response time10 hrs
Response rate85%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Bushman Tree Service Inc
Bushman Tree Service Inc
4.5(
300
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is my second time using Bushman Tree Service.  It went well again.
They were on time and good to work with.  The hedge looks great, and the rhododendrons look superb.  They cleaned up all of the branches and trimmings nicely.  We've had two neighbors ask for their name so they can use them.


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Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Eastside Tree Works
Eastside Tree Works
4.3(
55
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dan came out to give us an assessment about the health of an old cedar we have next to our home. I was concerned that he wouldn't be "straight" and would try to upsell services. However, I really wanted an experienced arborist to let me know why parts of my tree appear to be dying. Dan checked our tree out thoroughly and gave us his opinion that the tree is stressed but will most likely bounce back over the next several months. He then went on to look at a number of other trees on our property -- ALL AT NO CHARGE TO US -- and without trying to sell us any services. I have complete confidence in Dan and Eastside Tree Works. They came to take care of our landscape needs and didn't attempt to profit off of our ignorance. I will not hesitate to use them in the future!"
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+24

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Avatar for Arbor Barber Tree Service, LLC
Arbor Barber Tree Service, LLC
5.0(
5
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove - For Business+2 more

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Blake and the Arbor Barber team were fantastic! I had originally contacted four companies to provide me with estimates for cutting down two overgrown cherry trees. One company didn't show to provide an estimate and the remaining three were all within $50-$100 of each other. While Arbor Barber were the highest estimate, they were the company that I felt the most comfortable with. From the phone call with their office to schedule the appointment, to owner (Blake) that came to provide the estimate, to the crew that arrived to do the work, they were the most professional and friendly, and provided the most honest and pressure free estimate. The quality of the work was amazing, and I would recommend Arbor Barber to anyone that is looking for a fair and honest company to assist them with tree service."
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Response time1 day
Response rate99%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Marquense Landscaping Services LLC
Marquense Landscaping Services LLC
4.4(
39
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Tree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Customers say: Quality work

"Responded quickly to my request, easy to communicate with him by email and/or text, very pleasant, worked quickly and did a good job. I will hire him for some other gardening jobs as well, he did a good pruning job for my neighbors"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

In nature, there are many things that can cause a tree to die, including diseases, insects, and natural disasters such as fires or droughts. Non-natural methods of killing a tree include herbicides or manual intervention, such as cutting it down. Consult a tree removal professional about your options for naturally killing a tree.

Usually, trees cannot grow back after their stump has been ground, but some very hearty types of trees can. For example, if you have a black locust or Redford pear, the grinding will need to go deep to prevent them from growing back. Ask your tree service or stump removal expert whether your tree can resprout after its stump is ground down.

Unfortunately, most of the time you’re out of luck if a neighbor’s tree blocks your view. You don’t have a right to a view, so if you have a tree that’s near the property line but on your neighbor’s property, you can’t cut it to be able to take in a majestic mountain or a beautiful sunrise. In some communities, however, there are ordinances protecting scenic views. Checking into your local laws can help you determine your rights in this situation.

Dead tree branches should be removed, because they can cause the tree to lose nutrients. They can also make the tree more susceptible to disease and pests. Removing dead and diseased branches can help the tree recover and increase the odds of saving a dying tree. Make sure to prune the tree correctly to avoid damaging it further.

It’s not as common for Dutch elm disease to affect other types of trees, especially if the surrounding trees aren’t elms. However, it is possible for DED to spread to other trees, particularly in northern states, like Minnesota. In fact, it’s a good idea to use geography to identify wood and determine which types of trees are in your yard. 

Unfortunately, the complex and shallow root system of elm trees makes surrounding elm trees particularly vulnerable to DED. Early discovery is key!

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